Stanley Cup Finals: Oilers vs. Panthers Game 2 Odds, Preview, and Picks (Jun 6)

The relentless action in the Stanley Cup Finals come thick and fast, meaning that there will be no time for the Florida Panthers to reminisce on what could have been in Game One. The Panthers only had themselves to blame in the opening game of the series after throwing away an advantage and handing the advantage to the buoyant Edmonton Oilers. But, will the Panthers make amends at Rogers Place?

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How To Watch

• When: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET
• Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Canada
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Result	Odds
Edmonton Oilers	-130
Florida Panthers	+110

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Event Preview

A pulsating opening game in the Stanley Cup Finals was staged in Edmonton on Wednesday, as the Oilers came back from the brink to register the victory after scoring the winner in overtime.

Not for the first time, Leon Draisaitl was the man for the big moment, scoring twice, which included the overtime winner. It marks an excellent return to form for the star, who failed to score in all seven games in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2024.

It remains to be seen how crucial the turnaround will be in the context of the series, but it does mean that the Oilers have done something that they failed to do last year- have a lead to defend.

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"We don't win the game tonight without him, that tells you that story."

Leon Draisaitl was the overtime hero as he gave the #Oilers a Game 1 victory in the Stanley Cup Final with just 31 seconds left. @paigymartin has your @Scotiabank Perks recap! pic.twitter.com/SEDRN2jBA1

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 5, 2025

There will be a sense of what could have been for the Panthers following the defeat. Florida had led 3-1 in the second period, before crumbling at Rogers Place. Sam Bennett continued his excellent record on the road in the post-season, scoring twice to make Panthers history.

The defeat also made some unwanted history, as it was the first time in 32 playoff games under Paul Maurice that the Panthers had squandered a two-goal advantage t lose.

A more damning trend for the Panthers could be the fact that 65 of the past 80 tams to win Game One of the Stanley Cup Finals have gone on to win the major NHL honor.

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Oilers vs. Panthers Game 2 Picks

Heading to Florida, 2-0 down in the series will be a major worry for Maurice and his Panthers side, as there will be a long way back.

The Panthers did show enough in the opening two periods that they have the offensive quality to get the better of the Oilers, but holding their nerve will be the big concern. We could see the series being level as it moves to Florida, as the Panthers could right the wrongs from Game One on Friday.

Free Pick:

• Florida Panthers